Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic - TX

S³, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, headquartered in Huntsville, AL, that provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S³, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S³, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training;  S3 Arabia (S3A), a subsidiary of S3I operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia;  and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S³, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations to staff for contract growth and are approaching 1000 employees. At S³, Inc. we're proud to offer above industry standard benefits and encourage our team members to build a fulfilling career with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us and let's build something great together!

S³, Inc. has an immediate opening for an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic to help deliver superior support to commercial and government customers in Temple TX.

Military experience is a plus. 

Description:

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic manages and/or inspects aircraft maintenance activities including overhauls, modifications, maintenance, and repair of aircraft structures, engines, drivetrains, electrical systems, and accessories. Schedules aircraft maintenance considering such factors as workflow, location of equipment and facilities, required tools and test sets, supplies, and job requirements. Orders parts, lubricants, and other supplies, etc., in a timely manner to minimize aircraft downtime for these items. 

Duties:

• Removes and installs aircraft subsystem assemblies and components (e.g., engines, rotors, transmissions, flight controls, etc.). 
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled services on aircraft, subassemblies, components, and ground support equipment.
• Assists in preparing aircraft for inspections and services.
• Performs scheduled inspections and services; annotates logbooks and records.
• Performs ground-run operational checks and troubleshooting.
• Accomplishes operator maintenance on ground support equipment, test sets, and special tools.
• Solves moderate problems by conducting analysis using manufacturer technical documentation.
• Uses available online manuals and industry-standardized documentation to access critical information for services.
• Works with supply personnel to order and receive parts per work order instructions.
• Accomplishes other support tasks as assigned by the Chief or Lead Mechanic.
• Must be available to work a non-standard schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

• High School Graduate or 4 years of directly relevant experience.
• Completed the Military Aircraft Repairer Course or holds an FAA A&P Mechanic Certificate.
• Valid FAA  A&P Mechanic Certificate (Inspection Authorization, IA, preferred).                                                                                                                                            
• 1 year experience performing aircraft maintenance functions that require a valid FAA A&P.
• 1-year experience interacting with Federal Aviation Administration Principal Operations Inspectors, Principal Maintenance Inspectors, or Aviation Safety Inspectors.
• Previously certified or qualified to perform aircraft engine ground runs or tests.
• A&P experience in repairing general aviation fixed-wing aircraft. Similar experience in rotary-wing aircraft is a plus for this position.
• Average skills at using the Microsoft Office Suite computer.
• Previous experience supporting avionics installation and repair is a plus for this position.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.